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Avoid Car Accidents and Keep Pedestrians Safe this Holiday Season

December 23, 2015
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Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) December 22, 2015 – A prominent personal injury law firm is promoting winter safety for motorists and pedestrians this holiday season. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dWaWDTBtzY “The winter months bring snow and ice that increase the risk of accidents for drivers and pedestrians,” said Paul Greenberg, of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg. “We want to…

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Consider Shared Custody Following Divorce

December 22, 2015
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Fairfax, VA (Law Firm Newswire) December 22, 2015 – Noncustodial parents may soon be able to spend more time with their children in light of recent consideration, on the part of almost two dozen states, of a reform of child custody law that would involve shared custody of children following divorce or separation. A press…

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Top VA Benefits Official Overseeing Claims Backlog Resigns Amid Criticism Reports VA Attorney David Magann

December 22, 2015
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 22, 2015 – Allison Hickey, undersecretary for benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs, resigned on Oct. 16 after the department’s internal watchdog discovered flaws in the oversight of promotions involving senior executives. The VA Inspector General (IG) found that around 24 senior executives were promoted or given new…

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Illinois Nursing Home Sued Over Inadequate Care for Deaf Residents

December 22, 2015
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Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) December 22, 2015 – A lawsuit has been filed against an Illinois nursing home by three deaf residents who claim they were discriminated against when the nursing home failed to provide them with the tools they needed to communicate effectively with the staff and others. //www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4 The lawsuit alleges that…

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Key to Deciding How to Pay for Long-Term Care Is Understanding the Options

December 21, 2015
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Hook Law Center (formerly Oast & Hook) Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) December 21, 2015 – There are a number of options when preparing for long-term care, which will be needed by up to 70 percent of individuals age 65 or older, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The HHS…

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Zamansky LLC Investigates The Third Avenue Focused Credit Institutional Fund (TFCIX) and Investor Fund (TFCVX) For Potential Securities Fraud Violations

December 19, 2015
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New York, New York: Zamansky LLC announces that it is investigating the Third Avenue Focused Credit Institutional Fund (TFCIX) and Investor Fund (TFCVX) for potential securities fraud violations. The Third Avenue Focused Credit Fund is a high yield and distressed debt mutual fund that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. It is…

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Gilfix & La Poll Offers Free Seminar for Parents of Children with Special Needs on Jan. 25, 2016

December 18, 2015
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Michael Gilfix of Gilfix & La Poll Santa Clara, CA (Law Firm Newswire) December 18, 2015 – The Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) today announced that Michael Gilfix and Mark Gilfix of Gilfix & La Poll, longtime experts in the field of special needs planning, will present an informative and timely seminar on January…

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Attorney Tim Coffey, a Long-Standing Volunteer with DuPage County CASA

December 18, 2015
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Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) December 18, 2015 – Attorney Tim Coffey, a concerned parent and dedicated father, is a long-term volunteer in good standing with CASA of DuPage County, Illinois. He is an advocate for children and remains so for the duration of the child’s journey through the court system. CASA stands for Court…

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Student Debt an Issue for Many Retirees

December 18, 2015
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Hook Law Center (formerly Oast & Hook) Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) December 18, 2015 – It is generally assumed that student loan debt is a problem faced only by the young. However, that is not always the case. Seniors are increasingly having a difficult time paying off their student loans, even to the…

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Michigan VA Hospital Cancels Vets’ Surgeries Due to Contaminated Surgical Equipment

December 17, 2015
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Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) December 17, 2015 – Veterans had their surgeries cancelled or rescheduled after surgical equipment cases at the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System in Michigan were found to be contaminated. Healthcare System nurses discovered specks of…

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